The 10 Most Anticipated Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of November 2026
A preview highlights 10 science fiction and fantasy books expected in November 2026, spanning new series, continuing sagas and debut novels. The selection ranges from sky-pirate adventures and Slavic-inspired epic fantasy to faerie intrigue, magical school trouble and cosmic horror, offering readers a varied set of releases for the month.
Among the featured stories, Captain Grey’s crew seeks mythical Stones of Indigo, while Glen Cook’s *They Cry* continues *The Black Company* series and John Gwynne begins a fantasy series rooted in Slavic mythology. Other books include a new Merry Gentry instalment, a fantasy world shaped by a destructive magical event, and John Scalzi’s tale of strange events in an Ohio town; the supplied article text ends part-way through a description of another romantasy novel.
In short
- November brings 10 anticipated science fiction and fantasy releases.
- The picks include new series, returning sagas and debut authors.
- Stories range from sky pirates to cosmic horror.
Explained simply
Science fiction and fantasy use imagined worlds, technologies and magic to explore adventure, power, identity and the unknown. The genres include everything from space and cosmic horror to epic quests, folklore-inspired settings and romance shaped by magic.
Some books in this selection continue established series, including Glen Cook’s Black Company novels and Laurell K. Hamilton’s Merry Gentry books; others begin new series or stand alone. Readers may encounter familiar characters and settings in continuing sagas, while debut novels and new series introduce their own worlds and rules.
The range matters because it shows how broad these genres can be, from sky-pirate adventures to stories of magical schools and strange events in an Ohio town. Knowing which books are part of a series can help readers decide where to start.